"The ultimate status symbol in an era of digital communication? The written word." The headline from an online news story confirmed what we in fundraising already know; a handwritten note conveys a personal warmth and regard often missing in an era of emojis and emails. It need not be an expensive or complicated medium. My tools of the trade are pictured above. The stamps were the most expensive items in the photo, but those I correspond with need not know that. Lately, t